Ann Valder and her family moved to Las Vegas in 1957 where she quickly became involved in community activities by volunteering in schools, churches and civic organizations. In 1958, she became supervisor for Welcome Wagon and then as "Kathy Keno", she handled promotional activities for Radio KENO. Leaving there she conducted a weekly television show until she was employed at the Review journal newspaper as a columnist in 1964 followed by an appointment as assistant women's editor and food editor. After 9 years she moved to the Valley times as women' editor. In 1977, she returned to the Review journal as assistant society editor, a position she held until her retirement in 1983. In addition to her paid employment, she donated time to many worthy causes including First Presbyterian's youth group, the West Charleston Elementary PTA, Girl Scouts, March of Dimes, Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. She assumed the responsibilities for public relations, volunteers and corporate fundraising for Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital and co-founded the Hospital Foundation. Ann did fund-raising for the Kidney Foundation, Planned Parenthood, the University Medical Center's Auxiliary, the Southern Nevada Museum and a host of other civic groups. She was involved with D.A.R., a member of the Mesquite Club, the Press Club, Altrusa and DOVIA as well as a frequent cooking judge for local competitions. She participated nationally as a judge for the Betty Crocker cook-offs.
From the description of Ann Valder Collection. 1964-1984. (University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 300324479
